Shell Bitumen Handbook - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727758373 ISBN 13: 9780727758378

Publisher: ICE Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

The Shell Bitumen Handbook has been regarded for many years as the authoritative source of information on bitumens used in road pavements. This new edition seeks to enhance that reputation. For over a hundred years Shell has been at the forefront of bitumen technology and continues to lead in research and development. The Shell Bitumen Handbook reflects this leading role. Compiled by authors from Shell offices around the world, The Shell Bitumen Handbook provides global best practice for civil engineers in pavement construction and maintenance to apply to projects of their own, as well as comprehensive theory for students and researchers. New to this edition, chapters covering: warm asphalt mixtures; sulphur extended asphalt; sustainable road pavements.

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From the Inside Flap:

Shell has been at the forefront of bitumen technology for over a hundred years, and continues to lead in global research and development. The Shell Bitumen Handbook is the authoritative source of information on bitumen use in road pavements around the world. The Shell Bitumen Handbook explores the very latest technical trends within the industry. Compiled by an international team of Shell Experts from Europe, South East Asia and the Americas, the 6th edition contains global examples of regulations, specifications and practice, highlighting similarities and differences between the regions and reflecting the fact that growth economies are adapting and developing new practices, specifications and driving research in this area. An established and renowned source of vital information, The Shell Bitumen Handbook covers the manufacturing, handling and main engineering properties and specifications of both bitumen and asphalt technology, examining how they are designed, manufactured, tested and used. The book also covers the analytical design of flexible pavements a field in which Shell is particularly prominent as well as surface treatments and certification. The Shell Bitumen Handbook includes reference to new and revised European harmonised specifications as well as new guidance on recycling, warm asphalt mixtures, foam mixtures, bitumen additives and certification schemes for bitumen and asphalt. There are also expanded chapters on the constitution and structure of bitumen, bitumen rheology, polymer modified bitumens, bitumen health, bitumen adhesion and testing of asphalts and surface treatments. The Shell Bitumen Handbook provides new and experienced engineers with accessible and practical technical content such as: [[Global examples of bitumen regulation, specification and practice written by Shell experts across the world [[Coverage of the properties, testing methodology and performance related issues of different types of asphalt

About the Author:

Robert Hunter, former foreign policy advisor to President Carter, is also on the staff of the Center for Strategic and International Studies at Georgetown University.

About this edition

• Publisher: ICE Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0727758373
• ISBN 13: 9780727758378
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 808
• Editor: Hunter Robert